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Day in Denton
Denton’s nightlife is comprised of an eclectic music scene that you can easily stumble upon at various venues. Even if you aren’t twenty-one, you can still experience the twilight melodies that you may not experience in any other college town quite like you can in the “Littld d.” Whether you’re a hardcore music junkie, or just curious to see what different venue have to offer, these local joints can handle all your entertainment needs.
LSA | Not only does LSA provide delicious burgers, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday you can hear live music on their second floor patio. Many local Denton artists are regular performers at LSA and if you want to try your hand at performing check out Open Mic Night on Mondays. Giving you the best in food and entertainment, LSA is an establishment for all ages. EAST SIDE | Just off the square on Hickory is a classy diamond patterned building with a huge patio that is always filled to capacity. Bordering East Side’s grassy patio is Denton’s Austin St. Truck Stop where you can dine from a plethora of fun, food trucks. J J’s Pizza | Looking for a delicious slice of pizza with a kick of live music? Stop by J&J’s Pizza on the Square. Within the brick walls people sit down and enjoy dinner and conversation with a slice of guitars, drums and vocals from one of Denton’s local bands wafting up from the basement. For the over 21 crowd Denton has an limitless number of venues like Abbey Underground, Dan’s Silver leaf, Haileys, and Andys, just to name a few.
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Your Denton Retail Adventure
To truly appreciate the Denton experience, it is a must to pay a visit (or several) to Recycled Books Records and CDS. Boasting its wares since 1983, the iconic opera house building serves as home to almost every book from every genre you can imagine. You can spend hours browsing each section and as a result carry an armful of books to the cash register. For music bugs, there are rows upon rows of CDs along with a section dedicated to Denton’s local bands. The bookstore also buys used books and records from customers (excluding textbooks). You can always find something intriquing inside Recycled Books for those seeking to kill some time thorough exploration.
For a more high-end splurge, La Di Da and its extension store Shoe Fly carries some eye-catching pieces for the fashionista student. In the window, the store mannequins show off their wares, including colorful dresses and pairs upon pairs of shoes that would make the Kardashians jealous. Inside, the sun pours into the store creating a naturally welcoming atmosphere for those who choose to walk in and browse. Customers can also select unique gifts and accessories ranging from various brands that all tailor to the La Di Da shopping experience. For students with a bit more freedom in their fashion budget, La Di Da is a go-to place for students with chic tastes.
Styled as an old-fashioned novelty store, Atomic Candy has been satisfying the sweet tooth of college students and Dentonites alike since 2011. Inside the sweet aroma of the multitude of candies invades your senses and invites you to choose from the almost overwhelming selection of vintage and modern-day favorites. Atomic Candy also carries a number of vintage sodas for you to tempt your tastebuds. Full of novelty items too, Atomic Candy delivers.
Behind a large glass window lays a treasure trove of vintage records, CDs, t-shirts and buttons that comprise the depths of Mad World Records. Consider yourself a music junkie? You can’t go wrong taking a peek inside and checking out the collection of genres from indie to disco to punk rock. The employees of Mad World Record are passionate and eager to talk with you about their knowledge of music. A must stop place for the hardcore music fan.